Sham Wow review - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

floydisrock · 11-03-2008, 09:51 PM

I prefer a real chamois.

at3GG · 11-04-2008, 11:41 AM

whoa whoa whoa wait a minute...you people are trying to convince me that something that SOLD ON TV doesn't work? Nope, sorry, I dont beleive you...

Shijima · 11-04-2008, 11:48 AM

There was more cuts in that commercial than at an emo party.

at3GG · 11-04-2008, 11:58 AM

rg570lvr · 11-17-2008, 02:54 AM

I've had an absorber for probably 12 years now, still works great. If it get too many black steaks on it from the rubber window moldings I just wash it, rinse it really well and stick it back in the tube. I tried the California water blade and it made noise that sounded like dragging your fingernails down a chalkboard, I was so scared it would screw up the paint so I brought it back. I also bought one of the newer towels in the tube called "Aqua-dry" and it's pretty good, I couldn't find my absorber at the time...Has anyone tried the Mr Clean spotless car wash thingy with the filter in it? Does it really work?

yarisnewbie · 01-29-2009, 01:26 PM

I just bought "The Absorber" chamois at an Auto Zone store and i am really impressed!!! It works amazingly!!!!! I am so glad i listened to the store clerk. She recommended this over all the other chamois and towels she had in store.

I also have the SHAM WOW(yeah, i am a sucker too!

) and it sucks! It streaks and does not absorb water at all. I used it as soon as i bought it from the store to wipe my car after it had been raining and it was terrible so today after trying "The Absorber" i gave it another shot to compare them but it still sucks!

So.......yeah, definitely get The Absorber!!!

BLAZINBLUEVITZ · 01-29-2009, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob_VT

Are you just using an asborber to get rid of the water? I use a silicon water blade first then an asborber.

x1000

Quote:

Originally Posted by floydisrock

I prefer a real chamois.

so does my dad, i call that old school.....

MadMax · 01-29-2009, 05:50 PM

water blades!

Cheers! M2

HTM Yaris · 01-29-2009, 06:10 PM

Chamois drag dirt across your cars finish and will scratch the surface .

BLAZINBLUEVITZ · 01-30-2009, 12:41 PM

your gonna love my nuts.........

KCALB SIRAY · 01-30-2009, 12:42 PM

I met the Sham Wow guy at Sears over the holidays. He's just like the freakin commercial too, made me want to punch him

Altitude · 01-30-2009, 12:47 PM

Have you seen his Slap-Chop infomercial?

"You're gonna love my nuts..."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUbWjIKxrrs

yarisnewbie · 01-30-2009, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Altitude

Have you seen his Slap-Chop infomercial?

"You're gonna love my nuts..."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUbWjIKxrrs

That was funny!!! That guy needs to lay off the caffeine!!!

I didn't even know about that product..........

firemachine69 · 01-31-2009, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rg570lvr

I've had an absorber for probably 12 years now, still works great. If it get too many black steaks on it from the rubber window moldings I just wash it, rinse it really well and stick it back in the tube. I tried the California water blade and it made noise that sounded like dragging your fingernails down a chalkboard, I was so scared it would screw up the paint so I brought it back. I also bought one of the newer towels in the tube called "Aqua-dry" and it's pretty good, I couldn't find my absorber at the time...Has anyone tried the Mr Clean spotless car wash thingy with the filter in it? Does it really work?

The water softener "filter" works... The soap, not so much...

auxmike · 01-31-2009, 09:33 PM

Don't laugh at this product, it's had a sad ending.
Vince Argee, the ShamWow inventor was killed by an accidental gunshot wound on Jan. 28.
They did a feature on it on NPR TV in Canada, hav'nt seen it elswhere yet.
Someone posted it on you Tube. He leaves behind a Fiancee and 1 son from a previous marriage....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPE0FqRyCrc

yarisugi · 01-31-2009, 11:30 PM

The Absorber is my bathtowel for those hard-to-reach areas.
But seriously, it's a fantastic "chamois" if you can call it that.

33OH · 02-02-2009, 10:00 AM

I just saw the ChamWow guy at the CycleWorld Cleveland bike show. What a tool.

myt · 02-02-2009, 10:17 AM

Does the blade leave streaks? And what brand are you guys using?

MYT

11-03-2008, 09:51 PM	#19
floydisrock 73 Centurion droptop 455 Drives: 2009 S Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 64	I prefer a real chamois. __________________ "THIS SITE HAS BEEN HACKED BY www.bimmerfest.com. YOU FUCKERS!"

11-04-2008, 11:41 AM	#20
at3GG Drives: 07 metmet LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: VA Beach Posts: 648	whoa whoa whoa wait a minute...you people are trying to convince me that something that SOLD ON TV doesn't work? Nope, sorry, I dont beleive you... __________________ F5 CAI, MR axleback, MR Header, NST SSK. Full Exhaust wrap, AT3 Custom SSK Konig Heliums 15x6.5 Black Tanabe Df210's

11-04-2008, 11:58 AM	#22
at3GG Drives: 07 metmet LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: VA Beach Posts: 648	__________________ F5 CAI, MR axleback, MR Header, NST SSK. Full Exhaust wrap, AT3 Custom SSK Konig Heliums 15x6.5 Black Tanabe Df210's

11-17-2008, 02:54 AM	#23
rg570lvr Drives: '08 Yaris MM 3d Lb, auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: La. U.S.A. Posts: 204	I've had an absorber for probably 12 years now, still works great. If it get too many black steaks on it from the rubber window moldings I just wash it, rinse it really well and stick it back in the tube. I tried the California water blade and it made noise that sounded like dragging your fingernails down a chalkboard, I was so scared it would screw up the paint so I brought it back. I also bought one of the newer towels in the tube called "Aqua-dry" and it's pretty good, I couldn't find my absorber at the time...Has anyone tried the Mr Clean spotless car wash thingy with the filter in it? Does it really work? __________________ Hackers suck!

01-29-2009, 01:26 PM	#24
yarisnewbie Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 21	I just bought "The Absorber" chamois at an Auto Zone store and i am really impressed!!! It works amazingly!!!!! I am so glad i listened to the store clerk. She recommended this over all the other chamois and towels she had in store. I also have the SHAM WOW(yeah, i am a sucker too!) and it sucks! It streaks and does not absorb water at all. I used it as soon as i bought it from the store to wipe my car after it had been raining and it was terrible so today after trying "The Absorber" i gave it another shot to compare them but it still sucks! So.......yeah, definitely get The Absorber!!!

11-04-2008, 11:48 AM	#21
Shijima Drives: 07 HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 110	There was more cuts in that commercial than at an emo party.

01-29-2009, 05:50 PM	#26
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	water blades! Cheers! M2

01-29-2009, 06:10 PM	#27
HTM Yaris resident senior View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south Carolina Posts: 814	Chamois drag dirt across your cars finish and will scratch the surface . __________________

01-30-2009, 12:41 PM	#28
BLAZINBLUEVITZ View User's Garage Drives: 2007 YARIS 3DOOR Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 1,275	your gonna love my nuts......... __________________ EVERYBODY EVENTUALLY COMES BACK TO YARISWORLD......

01-30-2009, 12:42 PM	#29
KCALB SIRAY それを吸ってください View User's Garage Drives: black sand lb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,894	I met the Sham Wow guy at Sears over the holidays. He's just like the freakin commercial too, made me want to punch him __________________ http://lifesdailypimpslap.tumblr.com/#me My Build

01-30-2009, 12:47 PM	#30
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	Have you seen his Slap-Chop infomercial? "You're gonna love my nuts..." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUbWjIKxrrs

01-31-2009, 09:33 PM	#33
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	Don't laugh at this product, it's had a sad ending. Vince Argee, the ShamWow inventor was killed by an accidental gunshot wound on Jan. 28. They did a feature on it on NPR TV in Canada, hav'nt seen it elswhere yet. Someone posted it on you Tube. He leaves behind a Fiancee and 1 son from a previous marriage.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPE0FqRyCrc __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

01-31-2009, 11:30 PM	#34
yarisugi やりすぎだ～ View User's Garage Drives: Me: Nuts: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ハワイ Posts: 2,041	The Absorber is my bathtowel for those hard-to-reach areas. But seriously, it's a fantastic "chamois" if you can call it that.

02-02-2009, 10:00 AM	#35
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	I just saw the ChamWow guy at the CycleWorld Cleveland bike show. What a tool.

02-02-2009, 10:17 AM	#36
myt Drives: Blazing Blue 07 YAris Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 76	Does the blade leave streaks? And what brand are you guys using? MYT

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